Author name: Dr. Balaji Niwlikar

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Why Viral Challenges Catch On and 4 Important Things It Reveals About Us

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Imagine waking up, opening your phone, and finding thousands of people dumping buckets of ice water on their heads, dancing to the same 15-second track, or balancing brooms because “NASA said so.” These moments feel silly, spontaneous, and random—yet they often sweep across the globe in days. Welcome to the fascinating world of viral challenges. …

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Gandhi’s Approach to Reconciliation through Forgiveness and 4 Important Modern Applications of It

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Introduction The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. — Mahatma Gandhi Every October, on Gandhi Jayanti, the world pauses to remember Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi — the frail man in homespun cotton who carried the weight of an empire on his shoulders. While often remembered as a political leader, Gandhi was also, …

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Thomas Joiner

Psyched for Books: How Thomas Joiner Helps Us See Suicide Differently

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Psyched for Books Welcome to the first entry of “Psyched for Books” — a monthly series where we crack open a psychology book (or a book steeped in psychology) and explore its ideas, insights, and quirks. Think of it as our collective ritual: each month begins with a new lens into the human mind. Some …

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The Language of Resistance and 5 Important Psychology of Words in Conflict

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Introduction In zones of conflict, words can be as powerful as weapons. In regions such as Gaza, Syria, and other sites of protracted violence, poetry, slogans, songs, and chants often function as instruments of resistance. Language of Resistance is a power tool. While tanks and missiles dominate headlines, language wields a subtler yet profound power: …

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Cricket Diplomacy: 3 Interesting Psychology, Rivalry, and Reconciliation

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Introduction Few sporting events ignite as much passion and global attention as an India–Pakistan cricket match. To fans, it is not just a game; it is a condensed narrative of history, pride, and national identity played out over 50 overs in One Day Internationals (ODIs) or 20 overs in Twenty20 (T20) formats. While cricket is …

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POST-PANDEMIC ANXIETY

Post-Pandemic Social Anxiety and 4 Important Psychology of Reentry Anxiety

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Introduction When the COVID-19 pandemic forced billions indoors, human interaction shrank to screens, masks, and six feet of distance. While this isolation saved lives, it also disrupted social rhythms. Now, even as societies reopen, many people experience something unexpected: post-pandemic social anxiety in everyday settings. Situations once routine—attending a meeting, chatting with strangers, dining with …

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Quiet Luxury and 4 Interesting Psychological Unpinning of It

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Introduction In an age when social media influencers flaunt extravagant vacations, luxury cars, and designer logos, a contrasting trend has emerged: quiet luxury. Rather than shouting wealth through conspicuous consumption, quiet luxury whispers it—through subtlety, minimalism, and refinement. A plain cashmere sweater from Loro Piana or a logo-free handbag from Bottega Veneta communicates something louder …

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Digital Burnout vs Traditional Burnout and 3 Ways They Overlap

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Introduction Burnout has long been a familiar specter in the workplace. Employees overwhelmed by impossible deadlines, excessive workloads, or unsupportive environments often report feeling drained, cynical, and ineffective. Psychologists term this constellation of symptoms traditional burnout. In the last decade, however, another form of exhaustion has crept into our lives: digital burnout. Fueled by our …

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Collective Healing

Collective Healing and 2 Interesting Forms of It

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Modern life can feel isolating. Despite our constant digital connections, many people report feeling lonelier than ever. At the same time, stress, anxiety, and burnout are at all-time highs. Against this backdrop, a fascinating shift has emerged in mental health: the rise of collective healing practices. From traditional group therapy to trendy breathwork workshops and …

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Dopamine Dressing and 5 Practical Ways to Implement It

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Clothes are often dismissed as superficial, but fashion is deeply psychological. It is about self-expression, identity, and sometimes even survival. Recently, a trend called dopamine dressing has emerged, built on the idea that your outfit choices can directly influence your mood. At first glance, it sounds like a TikTok fad. But when examined through psychology, …

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